Complete Endings Guide

Walkthrough of all of the Nameless endings, all in one place.

Update News!

(11/08/15)
Hello Nameless fans!

I'm sorry this update is dragging on so long. I'm in the middle of an international move - to Korea actually - and all the packing & paper work is cutting into my precious game time.

However, I found something that might be of assistance for those of you looking for album picture locations. This page[www.facebook.com] contains all of the Nameless album pictures in order (with the exception of one Lance & one Yeonho picture). While the locations aren't listed, you might be able to guess where they are based off the pictures. Also, I'm happy to answer any questions in the comments to the best of my ability!

Thanks to everyone who has commented about slight errors; you'll be credited when I finish the update!

For new guide-users, welcome! Below I've listed three notes that will help you complete the game with all collectables until the guide is completely updated:

• In Lance's route, SAVE1 might be better placed in the "Ice Prince" chapter before you choose "Approach Lance." Thanks to Kokutou for finding this!
  
• In Yeonho's route, under "A Cat Named John" in the Common Route, some users have found selecting "He looks so cute..." instead of "What's up?" gives them the album photo. Thanks to Haeeun & Sentaku!
  
• Just a note: Some of the items are indeed in the bad endings. Specifically, one of Yuri's album photos, two of Tei's, and one of Red's. In terms of scare-factor, Tei's are (in my opinion) the worst, while Red's actually made me laugh. Whether you want to play the bad endings or not is up to you, but if you're a completionist you'll at least want to try those.
  
• I went ahead and changed this in the guide, but just to restate: when you go to start ???'s path, you'll be warned about losing memories and album pictures. You will get all of these back when you complete the path, however you wil not regain your save files. Do everything you need to do with the save files before starting the final path. Thanks to Vitamin H for pointing this out!

Introduction

Nameless ~ The One Thing You Must Recall~, is a beautiful visual novel that hits on some pretty heavy themes, including abandonment, abuse, and self-hatred. Perhaps the best feature of this game is its replay value as the game not only encourages but practically demands that you replay with different paths and choices in order to fully realize the story.

In Nameless, you play as Eri (or you could give her the name of your choice), a girl who has in recent years found herself living alone after her grandfather's death, with only her five ball-joint dolls to keep her company. One day, these dolls magically - and quite mysteriously - become human which leads to a string of hilarious, heartwarming, and sometimes heartbreaking events. Each playthrough, Eri will get close to one of her dolls and one step closer to remembering the thing she's forgotten.

About this Guide

This guide includes a walkthrough of paths and the choices you should make on each to get all of the endings, memories, album pictures, and journal entries. That being said, be warned that reading through the choices may provide some slight spoilers, but no major plot spoilers are included in this guide. Also note that while there may be other ways to get to the game endings, these paths guarantee that you will collect all extra and special items.

Quick Game Mechanics

While this is mostly a self explainatory point-and-click game, I'm going to quickly explain a few mechanics.

Paths & Pieces
When you start a new game, you'll notice that there are crystals that light up certain characters faces. These are the character's pieces and represent the possible in-game paths. On your first playthrough, you'll notice that only three of the character's - Lance, Yeonho, and Yuri's - faces light up. This is because Tei and Red's paths are locked; Tei will unlock after your first playthrough with a good ending, and Red will unlock after you complete Tei's good ending.This is to keep you from revealing important plot points too soon in the game. Another thing you might notice is that on the common path - the one with Lance, Yeonho, and Yuri's pieces - all three light up together. That is because your choices will determine whose path you end up on after completeing the common path. The final thing to note is that after completing all five good endings, you will unlock a secret path that you will need to play through to complete the storyline.

In-Game Menu and Helpful Buttons

• While you're in the game, right click to pause and pull up the menu.
  
• In the pause menu, there's an option called script. This will pull up a dialogue box with the script for the chapter you're currently in. Use your keyboard's up and down arrows to navigate it. If you're using a mouse with a track, you can also pull the script up and navigate it with the wheel.
  
• The Quick-save and Quick-load buttons have a pretty limited function, but they are useful for saving before quizzes and minigames. You can acccess these at the bottom of the main dialogue box or in the pause menu.
  
• The Skip button at the button of the dialogue box can be used to speed through text you've already seen (such as when replaying the common path). It usually stops when you hit dialogue you haven't seen, but this doesn't work 100% of the time.
  
• There is an Auto button on the dialogue box so you don't have to keep clicking through the dialogue. The settings for Auto can be adjusted in the options menu off the pause menu or title screen.

Memories
From the Title screen, you can access a page called Memories (under Extras). On this page, you'll be able to re-watch key scenes from each path. This is essentially a function to keep you from replaying old paths while in the middle of your playthroughs. Note that the memories also contain bad endings, so you can really re-experience anything you need to from that screen.

Exams
In all five paths, Eri will have to take the midterm exam. The exam consists of ten true-or-false questions. The questions are about the game itself, so you should be able to answer them fairly easily. For true click on the O and for false click on the X. After you answer, a O or X will appear over the question to show you if you got the question right (O) or wrong (X). To pass the exam, you need to get at least 9 questions right. Note that passing exams often leads to unlocking journal entries. Also, remember that using the quick save button before the exam will allow you to easily load and retake the exam if you need to.

Quick Tips

Here are a couple things to keep in mind as you play through Nameless:

• It is highly advised that you play through the paths in or close to the given order (that is, the one shown on the memories page under 'extras' and the one outlined in this guide). This is to prevent you from revealing major plot points too soon. If you feel like mixing it up a bit, at least try to complete the three common path characters (Lance, Yeonho, and Yuri) before playing the others.
  
• Bad endings typically reveal more about the overarching plot than just the good endings alone. It's recommended that you try to play through all the endings to get the full experience. This guide will tell you were to save to make it easy and quick to go back and get them all.
  
• Speaking of multiple endings, this game is very precise about having a certain combination of player-choices, so while there are more-or-less multiple ways to get to a given ending, you might want to get in the habit of saving at the start of every chapter or before every player-choice.
  
• The common path is played for Lance, Yeonho, and Yuri. While it may seem repetitive, parts of the dialogue do change as you complete others' good endings. These changes usually hint at the overarching plot, so be on the look-out.
  
• For those of you that want to skip the repetitive parts of the common path, the skip button usually stops on dialogue you have not seen before. However, this doesn't work 100% of the time.

Lance

Lance's path features 8 album pictures and 2 bad endings. I recommend following the good path first and saving at the labeled spots, then going back and getting the bad endings. Note that it's smart to save at the beginning of each chapter and quick save before exams, just in case.

GOOD ENDING

First Day (Common Path)

New Routine (Common Path)

• Go to school with Lance
  
• Neglect him
  
• Go to corner and eat there
  
• I can't take it!
  
• Save Lance

Banjul (Common Path)

• There is Candied Lemon Tea

Cat Named John (Common Path)

• Suggest joining the Student Government to Lance
  
• Follow the cat
  
• Catch my breath for a while

Ice Prince

• Approach Lance
  
• Follow Lance --> SAVE1 before choice

Department Store

• I'm thinking of going to the resting area
  
• Give him a spoon of ice-cream
  
• Force the ice-cream into his mouth

Memories That You Cherish

• Call Lance
  
• Don't say that!

Are You Replacable?

• Th,That's a bit...
  
• I should ask Lance for advice
  
• Ask him what happened
  
• Say I'm fine --> SAVE2 before choice

Lance's Note

• Tell him there won't be a kiss during rehearsals

Grandpa and Lance

• Pass Exam (miss no more than 1)
  
• It's a place with my memories, I want to leave it as it is

Ice Princess?

• ...Honestly I am a bit scared

True Friends
Christmas with Lance

BAD ENDING 1: Broken Heart

• Load SAVE2
  
• Stand up and Look at Lance

BAD ENDING 2: Accident

Note that you will pass through multiple chapters while getting this ending.

• Load SAVE1
  
• Go back to the classroom
  
• I'm thinking of going to the resting area
  
• Eat by myself
  
• Do not call Lance
  
• That's probably true
  
• Alright
  
• Whatever happens happens
  
• Ask him what happened
  
• Say I'm fine
  
• Pretend I didn't hear his sigh
  
• Fail Exam (get no more than 1 correct answer)
  
• Don't say that about grandpa!
  
• Won't it be fine? Nothing will happen

Yeonho

Yeonho's path features 7 album pictures and 3 bad endings. Note that the bad endings on this path are particularly violent, so brace yourself. Also, remember to quick save before your exam and card game, just in case!

GOOD ENDING

First Day (Common Path)

New Routine (Common Path)

• Go to school with Yeonho
  
• Approach Yeonho
  
• Eat where there are a lot of people
  
• I can't take it!
  
• Save Yeonho

Banjul (Common Path)

• There is a Carrot Cake

Cat Named John (Common Path)

• Do not suggest
  
• Follow the cat
  
• Keep on running
  
• What's up?
  
• Have fun with your friends

Picture Book

• I force him to hold the chopsticks
  
• Since you mentioned it, we should really go soon

Theme Park

• Alright, should we go ride the merry-go-round?
  
• Feel frustrated at Yeonho

Obsession

• Go to the classroom --> SAVE1 before choice
  
• Lie beside Yeonho

Breakthrough

• Pass exams (miss no more than 1)
  
• Refuse and go home
  
• I don't expect anything from you --> SAVE2 before choice

Festival

• Pass card game (match all within the time limit)
  
• Search the roof --> SAVE3 before choice

Grown Chick
Merry Christmas

BAD ENDING 1: Unforgiven Doll

• Load SAVE1
  
• He probably went home
  
• Bring him a blanket

BAD ENDING 2: Competitor

• Load SAVE2
  
• I'll always be by your side

BAD ENDING 3: Disappeared Yeonho

• Load SAVE3
  
• Go back home

Yuri

Yuri's path has 8 album pictures and 4 bad endings. Note that one of these album pictures comes from a bad ending. On a more advisory note, Yuri's path hints and the overarching plot a bit more in both the good ending path and in the bad endings than Lance or Yeonho, so I'd recommend playing the other two first.

GOOD ENDING

First Day (Common Path)

New Routine (Common Path)

• Go to school with Yuri
  
• Neglect him
  
• Give to Soi
  
• I can't take it!
  
• Volunteer for the experiment

Banjul (Common Path)

• There are tea leaves for Secret Garden

Cat Named John (Common Path)

• Do not suggest
  
• Look around the school

Maid

• Refuse --> SAVE1 before choice

Meaningful Presents

• Tell me Yuri's username too
  
• No, I won't go
  
• Stay still
  
• Say I'll go
  
• Let's talk about something else
  
• Alright
  
• Yeah, let's go...On the date

First Date with Yuri

• The clothes are too expensive

Invitation

• Take an umbrella to Yuri
  
• Stay Still

Drummer Yuri

• Those girls earlier...

Cinderella

• Refuse
  
• Go to the music room
  
• Pass exam (miss no more than 1)
  
• Don't you have something to say to me? --> SAVE2 before choice

Goodbye, My First Love

• Sorry, I'm busy
  
• To be honest, I don't want to give up

Festival

• Pass card game (match all within time limit)
  
• What are you talking about? --> SAVE3 before choice
  
• Open the door

Cinderella's Happy Ending
Merry Christmas

BAD ENDING 1: New Career

Note that on this path you'll pass through multiple chapters.

• Load SAVE1
  
• Take it
  
• It's too hard. I don't know
  
• Um-okay
  
• I'll get off first
  
• Yeonho I'm asking
  
• I'm fine so don't care about me
  
• Right now's a bit...

BAD ENDING 2: Triangle

• Load SAVE2
  
• A boy asked me out today...
  
• Sorry, I'm busy...
  
• To be honest, I don't want to give up

BAD ENDING 3: Doubt

• Load SAVE3
  
• Alright

BAD ENDING 4: Second Choice

• Load SAVE3
  
• What are you talking about?
  
• Don't open the door

Tei

Before you get into Tei's path, I strongly advise you play Yuri's path first. Parts of the plot will not make sense if you have not completed Yuri's good ending.

Tei's path has 11 album pictures and 4 bad endings. Note that two of the album pictures are from bad endings and one album picture modifies after one of the bad endings. Also be warned that this path has some particularly violent moments, so brace yourself.

GOOD ENDING

Prince Sunshine

• Yeah I'll stop by

Banjul Again

• The tea was great

Popular Tei

• I'll take the bus with Tei
  
• Don't care so much

Stolen Harp

• It's so sad to lose something precious
  
• Sneak out to Banjul --> SAVE1 before choice

For Tei

• Contact Tei
  
• Do you want to go to the amusement park...

Theme Park

• It didn't matter that you were damaged
  
• Say Don't go

Premium Limited Edition: Tei

• Call Tei
  
• Do Zion's favor --> SAVE2 before choice
  
• Wouldn't that depend on how Tei feels?

Broken Heart

Yuri's Advice

• The milk tea looks good
  
• I think it's best to first stay put
  
• Pass exams (miss no more than 1)
  
• I didn't want to do it
  
• Push Tei away --> SAVE3 before choice

Festival

• Pass card game (match all within time limit)
  
• You are not dirty --> SAVE4 before choice

Performance

• Nod

Christmas with Tei

BAD ENDING 1: Welcome to Banjul

• Load SAVE1
  
• Ask Tei to go to Banjul with me

BAD ENDING 2: For Friendship

• Load SAVE2
  
• Ignore it

BAD ENDING 3: My Owner

• Load SAVE3
  
• Accept Tei

BAD ENDING 4: A Doll Play

• Load SAVE4
  
• You can destroy me

Red

In order for the story to make sense, you really need to play Red's path last.

Red's path has 10 album pictures and 5 bad endings. One of the album pictures is from a bad ending.

GOOD ENDING

Forgotten Toy's Room

Feather

• Try it
  
• Got off first
  
• Yeah, special powers do exist

Are You My Hero?

• Buy the cookie
  
• Save me, Red...! --> SAVE1 before choice
  
• Give him the chocolate cookie
  
• Why do you want to be a hero?

Misunderstanding

• Amusement park
  
• Because you like it
  
• Yeah, I want to know more

Theme Park

• Merry-go-round
  
• Since I wanted to come with you --> SAVE2 before choice

Come and Save Me!

• Don't delude yourself!
  
• Red, save me!
  
• Follow him to his room --> SAVE3 before choice

You Are Still My Heroine

• Yeah, I did go to the amusement park with him
  
• Yeah, let's go to the roof

Lost Memories

• Did something happen?

Ripped Pages

• Isn't that the math notes? Maybe not...
  
• Pass the quiz (miss no more than 1)
  
• Escape from the merry-go-round --> SAVE4 before choice
  
• I lost my memories
  
• Red left the house

Come Back Home

• Red left house...
  
• Red...save me! --> SAVE5 before choice

Remember Me?
I Believe in You
Pure Identity

BAD ENDING 1: Lost Identity

• Load SAVE1
  
• Let's escape
  
• Stay still
  
• Don't be so anxious

BAD ENDING 2: Confused

• Load SAVE2
  
• Since Tei told me to

BAD ENDING 3: Inside TV

• Load SAVE3
  
• Let's leave him alone
  
• I can't really tell you here...
  
• Let's go straight home
  
• Give me the bag

BAD ENDING 4: Get on Merry-Go-Round

• Load SAVE4
  
• Stay still

BAD ENDING 5: What is your name?

• Load SAVE5
  
• Run for it

???

Now that Eri has collected all the pieces, you can start a new game and click on the heart to play ???'s path. In this secret path, there are no choices. You will unlock one ending -- Secret 1 -- and two album pictures. However, there is a hidden second ending -- Secret 2 -- and a hidden album picture. In order to collect these, you will need to select "New Game." Now make sure you remember ???'s name; you'll see it written above his picture when you hover over the full heart. With that name safely in mind, click "Forget the Name." It will warn you about erasing your album and memories, but as long as you do this next step right you won't lose these. However, you will permanently lose your save files. Next, type ???'s name into the box. You will need to type it in repeatedly. After four or five times, the second ending will begin. Once it's done you'll see that your memories and album are complete. Congrats!

[Nyxeren]

Thank ;you so much for the guide! I just finished up the secret endings, and I'm driving myself nuts trying to figure out why I'm STILL missing one of Eri's memories ("New Routine" chapter, I assume?). I'm currently going through with all possible choice combinations hoping to unlock it, but if anyone has any advice, I'd appreciate it.

[P.anne.da_6913]

Has anyone ever gotten a game over after the dream sequence of the boy and the merry-go-round? Why did that happen?

[Urumetsuki]

Weirdly enough, you can't get Yuri's Bad Ending 2 unless you have certain choices selected from earlier in the story. If you've selected too many "wrong" choices from before, you won't get the Bad Ending. In fact, I realized after my blind run on Yuri's route that I got a lot of answers wrong but got the Good Ending haha.

[Hatsuki]

Thank you for the guide!! I also failed to unlock Yuri's second bad ending, is this a bug? T^T I followed the choices as the guide says but it still switched to the next chapter "Goodbye, My First Love"

[Azinorev]

Thank you for the guide! I can't believe that I actually named the teddy bear/doll: Teddy. I'm a fu***ng genius xD, and I mean it litteraly. I still have my first teddy bear and I named it Teddy because I'm really bad with names

[iorii]

thank you for the helpful guide!!

[Tris]

I just get a blank screen, after putting in ???'s name over and over...

[Kiraneaux]

Thank you for the lovely guide! Makes going back through and getting all the bad ends a lot less time consuming.
Funny story though, since in the beginning of the game, I accidentally typed in my own name for the first doll's name because that's normally what the first info prompt is in otome games, so it was super awkward when I got to the secret endings and both the MC and the doll had the same name. Thought the MC was a narcissist and had named her doll after herself, and then I was confused as to why she somehow couldn't remember the name LOL

[silentchill]

this guide is amazing, thank you :)

[Aniva]

Thank you, the guide was really helpful!